As with any used vehicle, this generation Focus has some issues to be aware of during the shopping process.
Many owners have reported abnormally quick tire wear that could be caused by alignment issues. Check the Focus you’re considering for abnormal tire wear, and remember that tire wear more heavily to one side of the said tire indicates an alignment problem. Have the car checked over if you notice this problem. Also be sure to ‘listen’ for clunking or popping noises from the suspension which could indicate a broken or worn component.
Check for peeling paint on the vehicle’s body, and look for signs of accelerated wear on interior trim panels, including peeling of the finish on the control knobs and buttons.
Finally, scrutinize the shift quality of the automatic transmission. Though numbers are negligible compared to Focus’s overall sales volumes, some owners have reported hard shifting or ‘slippage’ from the automatic as a precursor to transmission problems or failure.
To be extra safe, shop for a used Focus with a good portion of its factory warranty remaining.
End of the day, this generation Focus exists as one of the freshest used compacts in the marketplace-- and one that should connect readily with shoppers after a dynamic, unique and connected machine.
Many owners have reported abnormally quick tire wear that could be caused by alignment issues. Check the Focus you’re considering for abnormal tire wear, and remember that tire wear more heavily to one side of the said tire indicates an alignment problem. Have the car checked over if you notice this problem. Also be sure to ‘listen’ for clunking or popping noises from the suspension which could indicate a broken or worn component.
Check for peeling paint on the vehicle’s body, and look for signs of accelerated wear on interior trim panels, including peeling of the finish on the control knobs and buttons.
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| 2011 Ford Focus (Photo: Ford) |
Finally, scrutinize the shift quality of the automatic transmission. Though numbers are negligible compared to Focus’s overall sales volumes, some owners have reported hard shifting or ‘slippage’ from the automatic as a precursor to transmission problems or failure.
To be extra safe, shop for a used Focus with a good portion of its factory warranty remaining.
End of the day, this generation Focus exists as one of the freshest used compacts in the marketplace-- and one that should connect readily with shoppers after a dynamic, unique and connected machine.
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